Best beach view in town, awesome beers!

Friendly and informative about their beers. Service was great.

Great service, beautiful spot, delicious beer!

I wasn't expecting such a view. The staff was welcoming and funny. Relaxing atmosphere. Delicious and authentic beers. Beautiful moment!

Great food and casual vibes I did not try their beers but lucky me - I discovered the local Costco carries their beer! Took home a 12-pack to try.

Best damn brews upstairs, chowder downstairs and ocean outside around town fool!

Great Brew Great View Thank you!

Food was great and beer was cold.

Best place in Ventura for a beer and a view. You can get great food from beach house downstairs and bring it up and enjoy madewest beers and the view.

What a location for a brewery! Food was great and beers were even better. Will be back when in the area.

Great beer and beautiful views. This is a must-visit in Ventura. Made me fall in love with this town.

Had the hazy IPA and the wife had the Marzen. Both excellent brews.

Good brews and great views. This is a great place to catch the evening sunset and a cool cocktail.

Best brewery in town!

Best beer and view in Ventura county!

Great spot! Amazing service, food and beer. Great atmosphere and views.

Excellent beer, great sunsets and a wonderful staff. We'll be back soon.

Good beer 🍺 and service and view

Great views, nice selection of food, good beer choices

Great beers and friendly service. Definitely a place to check out

Lots of different kinds of beer and great food to enjoy with a view of the pier and ocean.

It's my favorite place to go for fish tacos and great beer!

Great food served with great views. They validate parking. Casual.

Always amazing thank u (hazy rules)

Get food at the restaurant below and wash it down with some of Ventura's best brew. The view of the pier and beach make it a perfect date spot. Cheers.

Great beers and view. Light lagers to hoppy IPAs, this place has your brew. The restaurant below will serve your food upstairs. Definitely give it a try.

They said 2 tacos so I ordered a side of fries. Didn't need the fries. The halibut tacos were huge and tasty. Great food.

Good beer, great view

Great beer selection with the added benefit of nice sunset views

Good times Great beer. Awesome view.

Nice views. Great beers. Perfect date spot.

The beers and the views were awesome. Will definitely be back.

Delicious food and an amazing view. Our go to spot when we visit Ventura.

Fantastic view of the beach. Good fish+chips and beer.

Awesome location right on the Pier, you can order food from downstairs!

Staff is nice, beet is delicious. Place and views are cool.

Beautiful views and great beer! Bring your dogs and they can sit on the patio while you grab a beer! Only service dogs allowed inside.

Kentucky guy here, this will always be my favorite brewery and chill spot. Best brews and bartenders and great hospitality.

The food was hot and fresh! Super tasty...a little pricey, but I know you are paying for ambiance. All in all we had a lovely time eating her and the staff was very nice and friendly.

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Love MadeWest. Standard is my go to, and pale is hubbys. Both locations are nice and the staff are always so friendly! Our top brewery in Ventura!

Beautiful place to have a Brewery! Right on ther pier. If you dont live nearby the Amtrack drops you off right next to the Brewery!

This has to be one of the best places to relax in Ventura. Simply lovely, and an amazing beer selection. Hard to find a better place to just let time melt away for a while.

The views from madewest are beautiful! But even without the view this place is worth visiting for the good beer and friendly staff. Free parking with validation!

They have really good beer. Great views of the ocean, this is the place to go for a sunset. They don't have food but you can order from Beach House Fish Company and bring the food in. Great covid-19 setup. It's definitely worth the trip. Indoor and outdoor seating.

My husband and I are locals. We love coming down to the Pier on the weekends to enjoy the delicious beer and take in the amazing view. You can't get better than that. My favorite is Prospect. I am a dark beer girl. A bonus is the fact that you can bring food from Beach house tacos downstairs, up to the brewery and enjoy a meal as well.

Great views, great beer, good food downstairs that you can bring up to the tasting room. I didn't catch her name, but the blond girl with the nose ring has amazing customer service skills. Thank you for all your help!

Best view in Ventura. Nothing beats watching the sunset over Surfers Point with a Hazy IPA in my hand. Love this place! If you haven’t been be warned...this will be your new favorite spot!

Large portions, great food. Self service, but very enjoyable. Dog friendly.

Great service by Ana, lovely view of the ocean with the warmth of indoors, great selection of on tap brews and seltzers. Highly recommend!!

Very impressed. Good food and good beer. The halibut was so fresh perfectly battered and fried. I didn’t need anything on it. I did try the house tartar sauce and it’s sooooo good. I’m coming back here next time I’m in Ventura.

Absolute staple in Ventura. Great for the pier view but also can buy locally in stores at a great value. Love MadeWest!

Great local beers with beautiful views. During COVID-19, they have expanded seating onto the pier. Order seafood or tacos from nearby restaurants. Bring a sweater or a flannel because the Ventura's signature onshore breeze can make it chilly.

Best views of the pier are on the pier itself! You enter the restaurant downstairs then turn left until you get to a gated stairway that goes to the MadeWest taproom upstairs.

Nice and friendly staff. Great local beer and great views of the beach and pier. It's very windy some days so bring a jacket.

In town for x-games? Go here 10 of 10 ! Wow amazing fresh mouth water great service beautiful view. We were in at doors open 11am between three of us shared 2 orders of the jalapeño fish taco and a side of device. All you had to do was squeeze on the lemon citrus and enjoy. I usually dress up things with a little bit of spice / hot sauce but no additions necessary ( not even salt on the freshly baked chips) I mean how often does that happen. My compliments to the establishment because it's made my very limited list of must visit again ( I hope it stays true to my first visit.)

Beware, parking at the pier is all about timing. It gets very busy and you'll need to wait to get in the public lot. Parking on a side street and walking to the pier is always an option. Otherwise, parking is $3/hour or $9 all day at the State Park beach lot. Wonderful views upstairs in the tasting room with heaters for outdoor seating. Order food downstairs and eat upstairs. Perfect place for beer tasting!

Since we were visiting Ventura & our hotel was just a few minute walk, needed to make sure we hit up Madewest! Perfect vibes to enjoy a cold one at the beach. Been a MW fan since being introduced to it at Trader Joe's! Beertenders were friendly and beers on point. I was hoping some other MW collabs were offered on tap but at the time of visit, just the standard go-tos were available. You can't go wrong with that though. No complaints :) You can order food downstairs and bring it upstairs (they give you a pager). We enjoyed the fried seafoods & fries while wife & I enjoyed our brews. Will be back if we're in the area! Cheers!

Amazing beer with amazing views. The food from downstairs being able to bring it up is perfect.

I've been traveling to Ventura for work lately and have quickly become a big fan of MadeWest, particularly this location on the pier. It's a fantastic spot that overlooks the ocean, and you can't beat sipping on one of their IPA's while the sun goes down. There's also a great seafood restaurant downstairs where you can order food to go and bring it back up to eat. Highly recommend stopping by, and I'll be back for sure.

The ahi tuna tacos were so unreal I immediately needed to write a review! Crunchy, teriyaki sauce, chopped apples and the freshest tuna - it will haunt my dreams forever. Shout out to the peach cocktail which was also a delight. Pics of cocktail only because I ate the tacos too fast. 10/10, run don’t walk and come enjoy the gorgeous view in Ventura!

GREAT DATE NIGHT IDEA. If your in the area, I Strongly recommend stopping in here. You can walk down the peir and there was a huge pelicanwhen we were there. Beautiful scenery and fresh air. Then walk back to the restaurant for some delicious drinks and awesome tacos. Good drink, good food, with a breathtaking view. So it's a night out that's reasonably priced (about $50 for 2).

MadeWest Brewing Co. is hands down one of the best places to visit in Ventura, California. If you’re looking for a Ventura craft brewery with a view, this oceanfront spot delivers it all... amazing California craft beer, a relaxed coastal vibe, and some of the most breathtaking ocean views you’ll ever see. I was here about a year ago and still can’t forget the experience. Sitting on the patio with a pint of local IPA while watching the sunset over the Pacific was absolutely unforgettable!! The staff was incredibly friendly and knowledgeable, happy to recommend their seasonal brews and make sure we felt right at home. The atmosphere is perfect... laid-back yet lively, with that true Ventura oceanfront brewery experience. Whether you’re with friends, on a date, or just looking for a peaceful spot to unwind, this is the perfect place to watch the sunset with a beer in hand. MadeWest Brewing Co. is a must-visit if you’re exploring things to do in Ventura, California. Between the outstanding beer, the welcoming staff, and the unforgettable sunset views, it’s an experience you’ll want to relive again and again.

Very nice place for a beer looking over the ocean. Both the IPA and the sour we got were tasty. The view was incredible and with the roof, we got to sit outside without baking in the sun.

Visiting back home from New York and made my way to the area for brunch with my mother and brother. This taproom for MadeWest is located in the same structure that houses Eric Ericson's Fish Co so you have to make your way in then find the stairs that lead up to the second floor. Beautiful spot with a great view of the beach from above and great view of the pier as it gets repaired. Got a seltzer for my mother, a Hazy IPA for my brother and a fantastic vanilla coffee porter and 10% ABV Triple Hazy for myself. I know that MadeWest recently got some great golds and silvers at the Great American Beer Festival so highly recommended. Haven't been to their main location more inland but I honestly recommend this one more due to the atmosphere and friendly service and vibes! The green in one of my photos is from my splint on my broken index finger so don't mind it. Make your way here!

Beautiful views and amazing drinks! The staff is fantastic and super knowledgeable! Too many awesome things to choose from on the menu but I tried the shrimp scampi & cauliflower tacos and they were truly spectacular! Definitely stop by here if you are ever in Ventura!

Happy Hour Mon-Thu 3-6pm, Fri 6pm-close Draft beer for $5 and other spirits/food on discounted price. Amazing sunset view, not at all crowded on a Thursday evening but it’s super crowded on weekends.

Had a great pale ale on the pier as I ate some solid fish and chips from the place downstairs. Couldn’t beat it for sunset!

This is such a great spot, especially near sunset, to enjoy the ocean/pier view while having some delicious choices of beer. The service is always nice and efficient!

Such a great place for delicious beer and spectacular views! My wife and I were looking for exactly this type of place and had trouble finding something like this when we were staying down in Hermosa Beach. This place though is the whole package. Great views, great beer, and great food from the restaurant downstairs. The first time we came, the outdoor seating was all full so we grabbed an inside table. Slightly disappointed to not be outside, we looked around and given the elevated location and wrap around windows, we still had an unbelievable view of sunset! Second time we were outside and enjoyed a great lunch overlooking the pier and ocean right before our flight back to the snowy northeast. Next time I’m in the area, I’ll definitely be back. Maybe I’ll even come back just for this place.

Food served right at the bar! Had a hazy IPA and the Mrs. had a hard seltzer and served with a dozen oysters, an order of calamari, and 2 clam chowders (with and without bread bowl). Definitely coming back again. Also picked up a MW hoodie for $40. 👍🏽

Went to MadeWest on a Saturday afternoon and it was pretty packed. The location is great with some wonderful sunset views. The menu is small but perfect! I got the Prospect which was a Coffee Vanilla Porter and the Standard which was a blonde ale. Both were 10/10! $15.5 for both (without tip). Servers were great too! The crowd was a pretty good mix of young group of friends and families.

Good IPA’s and great location. Not dog friendly, though. This was a surprise. However, you can order a beer and sit outside. The view is great.

Great views, atmosphere and food. Small selection of beers upstairs but cool place. $10 flat rate for parking on a Sunday,not sure about other days.

This place is awesome! They have some of my favorite beers, the pale is really good but their pilsner is perhaps my favorite from the category! No food available there but great food below and all around at the pier! Also really friendly staff!

Victor Z

Since we were visiting Ventura & our hotel was just a few minute walk, needed to make sure we hit up Madewest! Perfect vibes to enjoy a cold one at the beach. Been a MW fan since being introduced to it at Trader Joe's! Beertenders were friendly and beers on point. I was hoping some other MW collabs were offered on tap but at the time of visit, just the standard go-tos were available. You can't go wrong with that though. No complaints :) You can order food downstairs and bring it upstairs (they give you a pager). We enjoyed the fried seafoods & fries while wife & I enjoyed our brews. Will be back if we're in the area! Cheers!

Austin Tittle

GREAT DATE NIGHT IDEA. If your in the area, I Strongly recommend stopping in here. You can walk down the peir and there was a huge pelicanwhen we were there. Beautiful scenery and fresh air. Then walk back to the restaurant for some delicious drinks and awesome tacos. Good drink, good food, with a breathtaking view. So it's a night out that's reasonably priced (about $50 for 2).

Martha Voorhees (Bucks County Bytes)

MadeWest Brewing Co. is hands down one of the best places to visit in Ventura, California. If you’re looking for a Ventura craft brewery with a view, this oceanfront spot delivers it all... amazing California craft beer, a relaxed coastal vibe, and some of the most breathtaking ocean views you’ll ever see. I was here about a year ago and still can’t forget the experience. Sitting on the patio with a pint of local IPA while watching the sunset over the Pacific was absolutely unforgettable!! The staff was incredibly friendly and knowledgeable, happy to recommend their seasonal brews and make sure we felt right at home. The atmosphere is perfect... laid-back yet lively, with that true Ventura oceanfront brewery experience. Whether you’re with friends, on a date, or just looking for a peaceful spot to unwind, this is the perfect place to watch the sunset with a beer in hand. MadeWest Brewing Co. is a must-visit if you’re exploring things to do in Ventura, California. Between the outstanding beer, the welcoming staff, and the unforgettable sunset views, it’s an experience you’ll want to relive again and again.

K . W

I've been traveling to Ventura for work lately and have quickly become a big fan of MadeWest, particularly this location on the pier. It's a fantastic spot that overlooks the ocean, and you can't beat sipping on one of their IPA's while the sun goes down. There's also a great seafood restaurant downstairs where you can order food to go and bring it back up to eat. Highly recommend stopping by, and I'll be back for sure.

Jana Pierce

The ahi tuna tacos were so unreal I immediately needed to write a review! Crunchy, teriyaki sauce, chopped apples and the freshest tuna - it will haunt my dreams forever. Shout out to the peach cocktail which was also a delight. Pics of cocktail only because I ate the tacos too fast. 10/10, run don’t walk and come enjoy the gorgeous view in Ventura!

Benjy Braude

Had a great pale ale on the pier as I ate some solid fish and chips from the place downstairs. Couldn’t beat it for sunset!

Steph Couvrette

Very nice place for a beer looking over the ocean. Both the IPA and the sour we got were tasty. The view was incredible and with the roof, we got to sit outside without baking in the sun.

Dennis V.

This is such a great spot, especially near sunset, to enjoy the ocean/pier view while having some delicious choices of beer. The service is always nice and efficient!

David Solano

Visiting back home from New York and made my way to the area for brunch with my mother and brother. This taproom for MadeWest is located in the same structure that houses Eric Ericson's Fish Co so you have to make your way in then find the stairs that lead up to the second floor. Beautiful spot with a great view of the beach from above and great view of the pier as it gets repaired. Got a seltzer for my mother, a Hazy IPA for my brother and a fantastic vanilla coffee porter and 10% ABV Triple Hazy for myself. I know that MadeWest recently got some great golds and silvers at the Great American Beer Festival so highly recommended. Haven't been to their main location more inland but I honestly recommend this one more due to the atmosphere and friendly service and vibes! The green in one of my photos is from my splint on my broken index finger so don't mind it. Make your way here!

Dustin Schieler

Beautiful views and amazing drinks! The staff is fantastic and super knowledgeable! Too many awesome things to choose from on the menu but I tried the shrimp scampi & cauliflower tacos and they were truly spectacular! Definitely stop by here if you are ever in Ventura!

Ankita K

Happy Hour Mon-Thu 3-6pm, Fri 6pm-close Draft beer for $5 and other spirits/food on discounted price. Amazing sunset view, not at all crowded on a Thursday evening but it’s super crowded on weekends.

Sean O'Brien

Such a great place for delicious beer and spectacular views! My wife and I were looking for exactly this type of place and had trouble finding something like this when we were staying down in Hermosa Beach. This place though is the whole package. Great views, great beer, and great food from the restaurant downstairs. The first time we came, the outdoor seating was all full so we grabbed an inside table. Slightly disappointed to not be outside, we looked around and given the elevated location and wrap around windows, we still had an unbelievable view of sunset! Second time we were outside and enjoyed a great lunch overlooking the pier and ocean right before our flight back to the snowy northeast. Next time I’m in the area, I’ll definitely be back. Maybe I’ll even come back just for this place.

Jose Penuela

Food served right at the bar! Had a hazy IPA and the Mrs. had a hard seltzer and served with a dozen oysters, an order of calamari, and 2 clam chowders (with and without bread bowl). Definitely coming back again. Also picked up a MW hoodie for $40. 👍🏽

Srishti Katuri

Went to MadeWest on a Saturday afternoon and it was pretty packed. The location is great with some wonderful sunset views. The menu is small but perfect! I got the Prospect which was a Coffee Vanilla Porter and the Standard which was a blonde ale. Both were 10/10! $15.5 for both (without tip). Servers were great too! The crowd was a pretty good mix of young group of friends and families.

Tom Stephens

Good IPA’s and great location. Not dog friendly, though. This was a surprise. However, you can order a beer and sit outside. The view is great.

naylea hernandez

Great views, atmosphere and food. Small selection of beers upstairs but cool place. $10 flat rate for parking on a Sunday,not sure about other days.

Kayden Jorgensen

This place is awesome! They have some of my favorite beers, the pale is really good but their pilsner is perhaps my favorite from the category! No food available there but great food below and all around at the pier! Also really friendly staff!

Brianna Harte

The views from madewest are beautiful! But even without the view this place is worth visiting for the good beer and friendly staff. Free parking with validation!

My Thai Mahi Mahi was very good!! We'll be back to try more!

Pretty darn good. I prefer a butterer IPA. But good no the less.

Good times, beautiful service and people definitely coming back

A bit pricey for the pint, but darn good beer and beautiful view

Great clam chowder bowls!

Good Food. Nice view. Rules of what you can and can't bring upstairs or have to order is petty. Nice place though.

Great setting on the pier, on the second floor with lovely views. Good beer selection and friendly staff. Parking in the nearby garage is validated.

Brewery sits on a pier and looks out at the ocean. There is a beach playground just below if you have kids that you can let them run around at. Food is served on level 1 and beer on level 2. Beer that we sampled was okay. It was nice to drink out on their patio with a view of the Pacific Ocean.

Very nice place and good people. A lot of options and you can try them. Came on a Friday during happy hour (6pm - close) for $5 beer. Highly recommend. Beach views are great. Had to pay for parking or else I would’ve given it a 5/5

Beer was solid, a bit on the heavy side. Great flavor, yet just felt like a lot in each beer.. I went to the MW on the beach. Great to have the seafood joint below to get some tremendous food. The food and beer paring through is on point.

Hunter H

Very nice place and good people. A lot of options and you can try them. Came on a Friday during happy hour (6pm - close) for $5 beer. Highly recommend. Beach views are great. Had to pay for parking or else I would’ve given it a 5/5

Matt Esche

Beer was solid, a bit on the heavy side. Great flavor, yet just felt like a lot in each beer.. I went to the MW on the beach. Great to have the seafood joint below to get some tremendous food. The food and beer paring through is on point.

Overrated tourist trap.

Food us subpar. Beers are not cold enough. Price is too jacked up. Quantity is little.

Very small selection of craft draft beers (only 2 from MadeWest). Beer was meh, and $10 to park

Overpriced tourist trap. Burn your wallet for a gas station six-pack on the beach experience.

Ordering process was confusing. The server sent us away but served those in front of us. We never did get a beer. I used to look favorably on this company, but not so much anymore.

I'd give this place 5 stars but unfortunately the bartender was a little rude. He kept rolling his eyes at me whenever i asked him about what beers you guys have on tap (keep in mind im from out of town and had never been here or know of any local beers).